Attention, “Shore” fans – one of your beloved “T-shirt
time”-ers just may have departed the “Jersey Shore” for good.

Vinny Guadagnino has launched rounds of reports that he’s decided he’s done
with the MTV reality show. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Vinny reportedly had some words with an
unnamed cast member on Friday and decided to pack his bags and head home to
Staten Island.

Reports suggest he was feeling “burnt out” and has no intention of stepping
in front of “Shore’s” cameras again. Earlier that week he reportedly left the
Seaside Heights house because he was feeling homesick, but his castmates
supposedly were able to talk him into staying.

MTV isn’t commenting, other than to say that “We don’t comment on series
while they are in production but viewers can be assured they will have answers
when Season 5 premieres,” according to THR.

“I have my bag of sequined shirts and self-tanner packed ready to go!
@VINNYGUADAGNINO needs a break…Put me back in the game coach!,” he tweeted to MTV on
Monday. “First day in the Shore house I would lay down the law! Target 1 @Sn00ki
Target 2 @ItsTheSituation Target 3 @MTVRonnie all before lunch!”

11 + 11 +1+9+8+7 = 47 = his life lesson = what he is here to learn = Famous. Name & fame. Notoriety. Name recognition. (Inter)nationally known. High profile. VIP. Well-known. Household name. Public life. Limelight.

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using the number/letter grid:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A B C D E F G H I
J K L M N O P Q R
S T U V W X Y Z

Where:

A = 1 J = 1 S = 1

B = 2 K = 2 T = 2

C = 3 L = 3 U = 3

D = 4 M = 4 V = 4

E = 5 N = 5 W = 5

F = 6 O = 6 X = 6

G = 7 P = 7 Y = 7

H = 8 Q = 8 Z = 8

I = 9 R = 9

Vinny Guadagnino

4 7 7

his primary challenge and the most important thing he can do both = VG = 47 = Famous. Name & fame. Notoriety. Name recognition. (Inter)nationally known. High profile. VIP. Well-known. Household name. Public life. Limelight.

Jersey Shore is a reality television series on MTV that follows eight housemates spending their summers together, in the first season at the Jersey Shore, and the second at Miami Beach. The first season was filmed in August 2009 in a summer share in Seaside Heights but was also filmed in other towns such as Toms River, Neptune and Atlantic City, New Jersey. The show debuted amid large amounts of controversy regarding the use of the words “Guido/Guidette”, portrayals of Italian-American stereotypes and scrutiny from locals because the cast members were not residents of the area. The theme song featured in the opening credits is “Get Crazy” by LMFAO.

Following the success of the first season, MTV announced in January 2010 that a second season consisting of 12 episodes had been ordered and would air that summer. It would follow all of the first season cast as they escape the cold northeast and find themselves in Miami. The second season premiered on July 29, 2010. On July 20, 2010, MTV announced that the entire cast, with the exception of Angelina, would return for a third season to be shot back in Seaside Heights, New Jersey and scheduled to air later. MTV has since exported the series to dozens of countries worldwide.

Premise

The show examines the lives of eight young cast members living and vacationing on the various resorts along the Jersey Shore, more specifically the town of Seaside Heights. In exchange for living and partying in the shore house, each member of the cast is required to work shifts at a local boardwalk t-shirt store. Failure to comply with the ground rules set by their boss, who owns the shore house in which the cast resides, results in termination and eviction from the shore house.

Episodes

Following the success of the first season, MTV announced in January 2010 that a second season consisting of 12 episodes had been ordered and would air that summer. It would follow all of the first season cast as they “escape the cold northeast and find themselves in a new destination”. The first half of second season was shot in the South Beach neighborhood of Miami Beach, Florida, in May 2010 and the cast were to relocate back to the Jersey Shore for the rest of filming. It was later determined that the production company had enough footage from the Miami shoot to fill the whole second season scheduled to premiere July 29, 2010, and would instead use the footage to be shot at the Jersey Shore for a third season.

On July 20, 2010, MTV announced that the entire cast, with the exception of Angelina, would return for a third season to be aired later. Season 3 will be shot back in Seaside Heights, New Jersey during the summer.

Despite initial announcements that Angelina will not be part of Season 3, on August 9, 2010, Angelina stated via Twitter that she will indeed be part of Season 3, despite the fact that it has already started filming. However, on August 27, 2010 Angelina retracted her previous claims and stated that she would not be part of season 3. MTV has yet to comment on the extent of Angelina’s participation in season 3.

Cast

While media outlets have erroneously reported that the cast were Italian-Americans, only five of the eight cast members are of Italian ancestry. Only one of the eight is actually from the state of New Jersey. MTV confirmed on August 6, 2010 that Deena Nicole Cortese has been added to the original cast for Season 3 She is a longtime friend of Snooki and describes herself as “class in a glass and party in a body.” Despite initial announcements that Angelina will not be part of Season 3, on August 9, 2010, Angelina stated via Twitter that she will indeed be part of Season 3, despite the fact that it has already started filming. However, on August 27, 2010 Angelina retracted her previous claims and stated that she would not be part of season 3. MTV has yet to comment on Angelina’s involvement for Season 3.

Angelina, a New York City bartender, proclaims herself as “the Kim Kardashian of Staten Island” due to her “all natural” figure. A very outspoken individual, she causes conflicts within the shore house primarily between male castmates. She starts out the season with a serious relationship at home and intends on remaining faithful. However, the two ultimately break up in episode 3, which indirectly leads to her eviction from the shore house after refusing to work her shift in the t-shirt shop.[22][23]

Jenni, aka JWoww, is a graphic designer and club promoter from Franklin Square, New York. She refers to herself as a praying mantis when it comes to her relationships with men. However, JWoww enters the shore house with a steady relationship at home with a man whom she claims to love. Although she intended to remain faithful, JWoww ultimately cheats on her boyfriend with castmate Pauly D and ends her relationship in Episode 3.[23][24] Prior to her 21st birthday she got a breast augmentation as a present to herself.[25]

Mike, an assistant manager of a fitness center in Staten Island, refers to himself as “The Situation”. He claims that despite his appearance as a “wild kid”, he has a sensitive side, and hopes to settle down in the future. He develops an attraction towards Sammi “Sweetheart” but a relationship never comes into fruition when she becomes interested in fellow castmate Ronnie.[27][28] He also worked as an exotic dancer in 2004.[29]

Nicole “Snooki” is a self proclaimed “guidette” from Marlboro, New York, and an aspiring veterinary technician. She describes her ideal man as one who fits the guido stereotype and enters the experience hoping to meet the man of her dreams. She is the center of controversy when a man punches her in her face during a bar confrontation.[31] She previously suffered from an eating disorder in high school.[32] Her friends started calling her “Snooki” in middle school after the character “Snooki the cootchie crook” from the film Save the Last Dance because she was the first of her friends to make out with a boy.[33]

Paul “DJ Pauly D” is a Disc Jockey from Johnston, Rhode Island outside of Providence. He owns a tanning bed in his house and spends around 25 minutes daily on his hair. He strikes up a brief romance with fellow castmate JWoww but the relationship does not progress.[23][35]

Ronnie hails from The Bronx in New York City. He enters the experience with the intent of not falling in love at the Jersey Shore. However, he ultimately breaks his own rule and strikes up a relationship with castmate Sammi “Sweetheart”.[23][39]

Sammi “Sweetheart” calls herself “the sweetest bitch you’ll ever meet” and hails from Hazlet, New Jersey. Recently single, she enters the house with the sole intent of having fun. She attended William Paterson University and was a midfielder on the women’s soccer team.[41] When it comes to relationships, Sammi is described by her friends as a “heartbreaker” though she ultimately strikes up a relationship with fellow castmate Ronnie in Episode 3.[23][42]

Deena is a longtime friend of Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and describes herself as “class in a glass and party in a body.” (There’s no word on whether she, too, has a Snooki-esque nickname.) If possible, she plans to bring even more partying to the hit series. “I bring a lot of energy into the house,” she told The Associated Press. “I party.”[20] She had originally auditioned for season 1 but was rejected.[46]

Ages are at the time of filming season one (Deena Nicole Cortese age at the time of filming season 3).

Media and merchandise

DVD releases

On February 23, 2010, Amazon.com and MTV teamed up to release Jersey Shore on DVD. The title theme, “Get Crazy” by LMFAO has been changed to a more nondescript trance song. Other songs have been changed since their original air date as well. A retail release by Paramount Home Entertainment with added commentary was released on July 20. Although it is claimed the DVDs are uncensored, the video and some audio is still censored. The DVD also includes special features include deleted scenes, the reunion special, “Tips From The Situation and Snooki,” “Before the Shore,” and the “Jersey Shore Makeover with Michael Cera” amongst others.

A quote book titled Gym, Tanning, Laundry: The Official Jersey Shore Quote Book (ISBN 978-1-4391-9682-3) was released by MTV on June 15, 2010. The book also includes a bonus DVD with the most memorable moments from season one of the show. A sticker book titled Jersey Shore Sticker Activity Book (ISBN 0766639045) was also released on the same date, as well as a 2011 wall calendar (ISBN 0740797972) by Andrews McMeel Publishing.

Other

Other merchandise relating to the show have also been released, including talking bobblehead dolls of the cast, a beach game set, a “Gym Tanning Laundry (GTL)” labeled sports bottle, as well as various T-Shirts.

Controversy

MTV received a significant amount of criticism from Italian American organizations for the show Jersey Shore, which premiered in December 2009. The controversy was due in large part to the manner in which MTV marketed the show, as it liberally used the word Guido to describe the cast members. The word Guido is generally regarded as an ethnic slur when referring to Italians and Italian Americans. One promotion stated that the show was to follow, “eight of the hottest, tannest, craziest Guidos,” while yet another advertisement stated, “[the show] exposes one of the tri-state area’s most misunderstood species… the GUIDO. Yes, they really do exist! Our Guidos and Guidettes will move into the ultimate beach house rental and indulge in everything the Seaside Heights, New Jersey scene has to offer.”

Prior to the series debut, UNICO National (which is the largest Italian American organization) formally requested that MTV cancel the show. In a letter to the network, UNICO called the show a “…direct, deliberate and disgraceful attack on Italian Americans…” UNICO National President Andre DiMino said in a statement “MTV has festooned the ‘bordello-like’ house set with Italian flags and red, white and green maps of New Jersey while every other cutaway shot is of Italian signs and symbols. They are blatantly as well as subliminally bashing Italian-Americans with every technique possible…” Around this time, other Italian organizations joined the fight, including the NIAF, the Order Sons of Italy in America and the internet watch-dog ItalianAware.

MTV responded to the controversy by issuing a press release which stated in part, “the Italian-American cast takes pride in their ethnicity. We understand that this show is not intended for every audience and depicts just one aspect of youth culture.” Since the calls for the show’s removal, several sponsors have requested that their ads not be aired during the show. These sponsors include Dell, Domino’s and American Family Insurance. Despite the loss of certain advertisers, MTV has not canceled the show. Moreover, the show has seen its audience gradually increase from its premiere in December 2009.

Parodies

Since the show’s release, the cast has been spoofed hundreds of times, whether through late-night talk shows, or on video-sharing sites like YouTube. An episode featuring several notable parodies were made into a special entitled Jersey Shore: Spoof’d, which aired on January 16, 2010, featuring a cast commentary highlighting internet and television spoofs that have sprung up as a direct response to the show. The program also the original cast audition tapes.

Several songs have been remixed to poke fun at the show and its characters, including “Tik Tok” by Ke$ha, “Empire State of Mind” by Jay-Z, and a spoof of “California Gurls” by Katy Perry entitled “Staten Island Girls”. Other online parodies have surfaced, such as a Super Mario Bros./Jersey Shore mashup entitled “Super Mario Bros: Jersey Shore”. The show’s characters have also been spoofed by many comedians, including Nick Kroll‘s character “Bobby Bottleservice” performing an audition tape for the show, and Bobby Moynihan‘s impression of Snooki on Saturday Night Live.

The webcomic Jersey Circus is a mashup of artwork from the newspaper comic strip The Family Circus and dialogue from Jersey Shore. It juxtaposes the innocent artwork of the comic with often adult dialogue from the show to parody both media phenomenon.

11 + 23 +1+9+8+7 = 59 = her life lesson = what she is here to learn = Picking up the pieces. Salvaging what remains. Cutting your losses. Overcoming self-interest. Aim for higher consciousness. Clearing negative energy. Treating others the way you would want to be treated. Weathering the storm. Chain reaction. New Jersey.

The petite reality star, 22, of Jersey Shore was being booked by the Seaside Heights, N.J., police department Friday after she was seen intoxicated in public, a police source confirms. Meanwhile, the cameras on her popular MTV reality show were rolling too.

Polizzi was expected to be charged with disorderly conduct, another source says.

“She didn’t hurt anyone or get in a fight,” says the second source. “She just needs to be in a drunk tank for two hours.”

his soul number (sum of all vowels) = 41 = Melting your heart. Stirrings of the heart. Warming up to you. Opening up. Getting to know one another. About me. If you can’t be with the one you love, then love the one you’re with. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Significant difference in age between you and your significant other. Pining away. Open relationships.

his outer personality (sum of consonants) = 49 = Happiness. Fulfillment. Satisfaction. Contentment. Satiety. Wish fulfillment. Delight. Gratification. Yes. Smiling. Be satisfied. Life is sweet. Living the life of Riley. It’s a piece of cake. Nothing satisfies like satisfaction. Getting what you want. Here’s what I want. Grant your wish. Waving a magic wand. Having your cake and eating it too. Icing on the cake. Treat you nice. Why say no if you can say yes? If I could, I would wave a magic wand and grant your wish. Are you happy now that you’ve gotten what you wanted? Be careful what you wish for – you just might get it.

his path of destiny (sum of all letters) = 90 = It ends where it all began. Where it begins, there it ends. Putting an end to it.

the path of destiny (sum of all letters) for Mike Sorrentino = 77 = Affluence. Independently wealthy. Well-to-do. Elite. Superior. Refined. Sophisticated. Socialite. Now what? What do I do next?

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July 4th, 1982

July 4th

7 + 4 +2+0+1+0 = 14 = his personal year (from July 4th, 2010 to July 3rd, 2011) = Moderation. Tolerance. Diversity. Inclusive. Sex appeal. Diet. All things in moderation (including moderation). It takes all types. To be able to live among people we must allow everyone to exist with their own given individuality. Moderation and diversity is the best diet. Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels. Portion size. Weight loss/gain. On a diet.